Chocolate Hazelnut Cake

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   Set rack in middle of oven; preheat oven to 350F (180C).

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   Grease a 10-inch round pan, 2 inches deep, and line bottom with round of parchment or waxed paper.

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   Place chocolate in small bowl over hot water to melt, stirring occasionally.

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   Beat butter with 13 cup sugar until soft and light.

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   Beat in melted chocolate.

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   Beat in egg yolks, one at a time.

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   Combine hazelnuts, bread crumbs and cinnamon and stir in.

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   Whip egg whites until very soft peaks form.

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   Beat in remaining 13 cup sugar in slow stream; whip until firm peaks form.

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    Stir 1/4 of whites into batter.

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    Fold in rest with rubber spatula.

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    Pour batter into prepared pan.

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    Bake about 45 minutes or until well risen and firm in center.

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    Invert cake onto rack; let cool for a few minutes.

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    Lift off pan and let cake cool completely.

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    For advance preparation, wrap cake in plastic and refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze up to 1 month.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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